Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL When a Pebble Starts an Avalanche: Exploring the History and Value of the Illinois Prairie Path Wednesday, September 27 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event Explore the history and value of the Illinois Prairie Path with this presentation. It will be informative […]

The Illinois Prairie Path (IPP) conversion efforts reached a milestone on Monday, September 30, 1963 when the Chicago Tribune published a letter to the editor from May Theilgaard Watts advocating for a public path on the abandoned route of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Electric (CA&E) rail line.  Public response to her letter was immediate […]

Saturday, October 7 | 1P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! In this presentation, Brian and Joyce Ostberg (BeHistoric) will discuss what remains of the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railway, over its former right-of-way, which includes most of the present day Illinois Prairie Path and Fox River Trails, including remaining stations, substations, […]

Community Center 1777 S Blanchard St, Wheaton, IL   Wednesday, October 11 | 7P | Community Center, Atten Rm. #222 | FREE Event! Come and “take a ride on the Great Third Rail” as noted historian Steve Hyett presents his multi-projector show about the electric interurban railroad affectionately known as “the Roarin’ Elgin.” https://dupagemuseum.org/events/10-11-when-trolleys-rode-the-prairie-path/

Volunteer Opportunity!! One of the reasons the Prairie Path is special is because of the awesome Forest Preserves and Prairies just off the Path. Please volunteer at Big Woods on 11/14. It’s just north of the IPP Batavia Spur. Register today!! Thank you!! https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/fpddc/activity/search/detail/19274?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

Please consider volunteering Saturday. The Prairie Path essentially runs through the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie! ***************************** Our next volunteer day at the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie is this Saturday, February 17 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly sunny day with temps in the low 30s with only a no chance of rain. […]

        Please contact Eric Keeley at  keeley.eric@gmail.com  if you can come. Our next volunteer day at the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie this Saturday, March 16 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with temps in the 50's with a 15% chance of rain. Sounds like a perfect nearly […]

IPPc is a participant in this DuDOT/Nicor/Morton Arboretum event. Location:  IPP Elgin branch in West Chicago near Diversey Pkwy (just west of Route 59) See the  Event Flyer  for more details. Advanced registration is required; contact  john.loper@dupagecounty.gov  or  630 407-6882. Please bring a completed  waiver  to the event. Email  info@ipp.org  with any questions. Thank YOU!!!!

              Our next volunteer day at the Elmhurst Great Western Prairie this Saturday, April 20 from 9:00 until noon. Forecast calls for a partly cloudy day with temps peaking at 52 degrees, but zero chance of rain.with a 15% chance of rain. Sounds like another perfect spring day to […]

Take the Prairie Path to the tournament! Registration ends April 1 https://berkeleyparkdistrict.com/online-registration/ola/services/berkeley-centennial-pickleball-tournament

The IPPc and the Friends of the Great Western Trails will hold the Annual Earth Day Clean-up on April 27. For more information and to sign up, please go to  ipp.org/cleanup. Feel free to reach us @  630 752-0120, or  info@ipp.org  (email).  Dennis Terdy & Ken McClurg ipp.org   https://ipp.org/wp-content/uploads/IPP-Annual-trail-cleanup-2023-1.pdf

Our annual Village Pride, Village Wide is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9 am - 1 pm. We look forward to our Maywood residents, employees, students, community-based organizations and partners, vendors, friends, supporters, and sponsors to help make this year's event a much BIGGER success!! Registration starts soon!!!! Learn more about this event:  VPVW Guide 2024 […]